Lite n’ Easy fuelling Melbourne Victory Women

Nick Davis08/01/2024 6:05 am08/01/2024

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Melbourne Victory’s A-League Women’s side are reaping the benefits of nutritional partner, Lite n’ Easy, for the 2023/24 season.

Lite n’ Easy has been an industry leader in healthy ready-made meals for many years, making the new partnership a coup for the football club.

The company is delivering a key service to the Victory, providing over 2000 meals for players and staff, as well as exclusive offers for its members.

It is the latest move by Lite n’ Easy as part of its “Fuelling Women in Sport” initiative, dedicated to ensuring professional female athletes get the greatest nutritional care whilst balancing sport and life commitments.

Lite n’ Easy CEO, Nathan Hayman, highlighted the company’s pledge as part of the unveiling of its collaboration with Melbourne Victory.

“By delivering 2000 healthy and delicious meals to the club’s Liberty A-League squad, Lite n’ Easy is helping to remove some of the barriers of being a professional female athlete by eliminating meal preparation time and putting their health and well-being first,” he said via press release.

Melbourne Victory Managing Director Caroline Carnegie is pleased to have Lite n’ Easy on board for the season.

“Lite n’ Easy has been a part of Australian meal times for decades and we’re proud to have a brand that has provided Aussies the opportunity to eat healthy and save time,” she added via media release.

“Their meals have been approved by our Club Performance and Sports Dietitian and will help fuel our A-League Women’s side with their amazing product range.”

Lite n’ Easy sponsored Newcastle Knights’ NRLW side in 2023, who went on to win the competition in October. The Victory will be aiming for similar success this season, starting their current campaign strongly since having Lite n’ Easy on board.

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WA announce TV series for Sam Kerr’s children’s novels

George Arthur04/11/2026 6:55 am03/11/2026

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A new TV series based on Sam Kerr’s children’s books ‘Kicking Goals’ is set to begin filming in early 2027 in Western Australia.

The show follows a young Kerr before she became captain of the Matildas and a star at Chelsea FC. Set in her home state of WA, the story sees her navigate her way through growing up and chasing her dreams, alongside her family and friends, and the adventures that entailed.

Speaking to Screenwest, Kerr said, ‘It’s pretty surreal knowing that Kicking Goals is being adapted into a TV series. These stories are all about believing in yourself and having a go, so it feels really special that a whole new generation will get to experience them on screen.’

Co-authored by Fiona Harris, the books have been a success since their initial release in 2021, a period which has coincided with Kerr and her Matildas teammates growing from beloved within Australia’s football community, into a team of genuine national appeal and recognition. They are available nation-wide, sold at major retailers such as Big W and Dymocks.

The television adaptation will beproduced by Orange Entertainment for Paramount+.

‘Kicking Goals’ is set to inject AUD 5million into the WA economy and provide over 130 local jobs.

Creative Industries Minister of WA, Simone McGurk, said via WA GOV, ‘The series will showcase all that Western Australia has to offer – including our world-class talent, crew, and diverse locations – while celebrating the story of one of our sporting greats.’

Casting is currently underway, with a search for a young Kerr and her mates ongoing.

The months after the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australian and New Zealand saw an 11% increase in women and girl’s participation in football compared to the previous year, showing the direct impact the biggest stage can have on grassroots football.

Kerr has managed to build on that success and begin a new chapter, inspiring kids both on and off the field.

Former Socceroos captain set to headline coaching conference

George Arthur04/11/2026 5:55 am03/11/2026

Mark Mulligan. Credit A League

Mark Milligan – former Socceroos captain and Newcastle Jets Premiership-winning manager – is set to be the guest of honour at the 2026 Football NSW Coaching Conference, held at Valentine Sports Park from November 21st–22nd.

The annual conference represents Australia’s largest gathering of football coaches, and is set to include expert insight into coaching, practical sessions and development plans for attendees. Milligan will partake in a Q&A session with MC Stephanie Brantz on November 21, adding significant gravitas to the conference.

Chris Gallo, Football NSW Coach Education Manager spoke highly of Milligan via Football NSW.

‘Opportunities to hear from people who have experienced the game at the highest level are incredibly valuable for our coaches. Mark brings a unique perspective on leadership, performance and the demands of elite football, and we want our coaches to be able to take those insights back into their own environments,’ he said.

Milligan traversed the globe across a near-twenty year professional career that started in the old National Soccer League, concluded in the A-League, and took in time across Europe, the UK and Asia.

He represented the Socceroos with distinction across 80 appearances, selected by four seperate managers in World Cup squads, and was captain of the Olympic team in 2008. His nascent managerial career has already seen two trophies at Newcastle, where he is presently leading them in the Asian Champions League.

But it all began on the local pitches of Bankstown. Milligan is an authentic, home-grown product of Football NSW, and emblamatic of the rewards that can be reaped from investing in the beginning of a player’s journey.

With the conference already selling out, attendees can now expect to learn plemty from one of Australia’s most exciting, up-and-coming coaches.

The opportunity Football NSW are providing showcases their commitment in helping coaches develop, and their continued pledge of giving back to the game at its foundation.